Is Barack Obama really as "Stylish" as people say?
Nov 11, 2008 at 1:59 PM 
I have been solicited to give interviews or answer questions about "How Barack's style will change the fashion industry". It has made me scratch my head a bit and pass on the opportunity. You may have read how Donatella Versace was inspired by our new President's fashion sense for her Spring 2009 collection. After further inspection, as a designer myself-- I do not see how Versace connected the dots.
After seeing that image yesterday of President-Elect with W.-- it occured to me that "Barack really is not that great of a dresser". Than as I thumbed my remote thru the talking heads on the news this morning-- they too all donned the cliche get up. Bad 2 or 3 button suit. Pants too big. Wack Donald-Trump-esque solid "baby blue" or some-odd stripe tie. Basic oxford shoes. Etc. Straight out of a "Today's Man" -- two-for-one suit sale.
Clearly what we love about our new President is our NEW President. The man-- not his frumpy clothing. So I said it...by deduction, you can hate me--- Barack does not have a great, contagious sense of style. I do not care how many covers of Men's Vogue or GQ he gets -- he will be no less stylish; nor do I care what designers create "tribute" collections to him. Do not count on a "blue tie" epidemic any time soon. His style is plain, typical--- and a little like my dads (sorry dad). And by the way-- I like him that way, thank you very much.
Reader Comments (3)
great post, he dresses like a noob... good call... Bush's tie costs more than Baracks suit in this pic...
Marc... I would have to agree. But what gives Obama his style is the way he carries himself... he could probably wear crap and be considered stylish. JFK in style he's not... but I'll take him that way : )
Someone desperately needs to bring some style back to the White House. This Men's Warehouse garb has been the standard for way too long. Personally I'd like to see you or Tom Ford step in get this done properly.